Following your analysis of your company situation, you had the idea and the ambition to export your services to foreign markets. However, you are not sure how to proceed in order to make your export project a reality. You want the advice of experts in the field. Where could you find these advisers or, in other words, which institutions offer export support in Canada? course: Export of services write 6 lines only

Following your analysis of your company situation, you had the idea and the ambition to export your services to foreign markets. However, you are not sure how to proceed in order to make your export project a reality. You want the advice of experts in the field. Where could you find these advisers or, in other words, which institutions offer export support in Canada? course: Export of services write 6 lines only

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ISBN:9780357033791

Author:Pride, William M

Publisher:Pride, William M

Chapter9: Reaching Global Markets

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